UMP
| Product name： | Uridine Monophosphate |
| CAS No.： | 58-97-9 |
| Molecular formula： | C9H13N2O9 |
| Molecular weight： | 324.18g/mol |
UMP, or Uridine 5'-Monophosphate, is an important nucleotide involved in various biochemical processes. Here are a few key points about UMP:
Nucleic Acid Component: UMP is a building block of RNA (ribonucleic acid), specifically the uracil-containing nucleotides. It plays a crucial role in the synthesis and maintenance of RNA molecules.
Energy Transfer: As part of the nucleotide pool, UMP can be converted to other nucleotides, such as UDP (Uridine 5'-Diphosphate) or UTP (Uridine 5'-Triphosphate). These phosphorylated forms are involved in energy transfer reactions within cells, playing a role in biosynthetic processes and signal transduction.
Metabolic Pathways: UMP is involved in various metabolic pathways, including pyrimidine metabolism, where it is interconverted with other pyrimidine nucleotides such as cytosine monophosphate (CMP).
Biological Functions: Beyond its structural role in RNA, UMP and its derivatives also participate in cell signaling, gene expression regulation, and other biological processes.
